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Ashly Papadopoulos

House Manager
Downers Grove,IL

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in childcare and household management, notably with Center Cass District 66. Excelled in creating engaging environments for learning and development, leveraging exceptional organization and Microsoft Office skills. Achieved significant improvements in client satisfaction and operational efficiency through innovative problem-solving and effective team collaboration. Adaptable and personable as well as bubbly/smiley. Motivated.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Homemaker/ House Manager

Self Employed
02.2014 - Current
  • Manage multiple schedules for a household of 2 adults and 4 children
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Enhanced family satisfaction with household
  • Proactively identified potential issues or conflicts within the household and worked to resolve them in an effective manner.
  • Planned special events such as parties or family gatherings with attention to detail and organization.
  • Established an atmosphere of trust, respect, and professionalism within the household, fostering a positive environment for family members
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for the family, ensuring seamless transitions between locations and accommodations.
  • Oversaw budget to manage expenditures and control costs.
  • Balanced and performed household duties

Retail- Part Time Stylist & Closer

Evereve
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Created visual merchandising standards to ensure consistent brand representation across all store locations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and industry news, ensuring relevant styling suggestions for clients.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
  • Provided excellent customer service by attentively listening to client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
  • Responsible for locking up the store securely, ensuring all doors, windows, alarms were properly set to prevent unauthorized entry or thefts overnight.
  • Completed detailed end-of-day reports, verifying sales totals matched cash drawer amounts for accurate recordkeeping.
  • Conducted thorough inventory counts to maintain accurate records and prevent discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure all tasks were completed promptly and accurately.

Preschool Teacher

Center Cass District 66
08.2007 - 02.2014

Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Organized special events like field trips, holiday celebrations, or guest speakers to enhance educational experience for students while building sense of community within classroom.
  • Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Organized and supervised large and small group activities.

Childcare Assistant

Center Cass District 66
08.2002 - 02.2014
  • Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
  • Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
  • Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
  • Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
  • Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment by allowing frequent access to outdoor activities.
  • Established positive relationships with parent to collaboratively promote child's wellbeing.
  • Provided extra support for children with special needs by adapting activities or offering one-on-one assistance when necessary.
  • Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
  • Maintained inventory of educational supplies and materials and notified supervisor of restocking needs.
  • Promoted emotional well-being through empathetic communication and consistent support during challenging moments.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Built strong relationships with parents by providing regular progress updates and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Improved behavior management techniques by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
  • Assisted in hiring and training new staff members, fostering a positive work environment and team cohesion.
  • Coordinated field trips and extracurricular activities to broaden children''s experiences outside the classroom setting.
  • created Excel and word documents to use for daily checklists, permission slips, activities, etc.
  • collected payments and entered into payroll to track costs

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Kaplan University
Remote
05.2001 -

Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

Adaptability and Flexibility

Childcare experience

Self Motivation

Customer Service

Microsoft Office/Excel

Activities scheduling

Planning and coordinating travel arrangements

Problem-Solving

Excellent Communication

Event Planning

Exceptional organization

Calendar Management

Expense Management

Timeline

Retail- Part Time Stylist & Closer

Evereve
08.2016 - 05.2017

Homemaker/ House Manager

Self Employed
02.2014 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Center Cass District 66
08.2007 - 02.2014

Childcare Assistant

Center Cass District 66
08.2002 - 02.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Kaplan University
05.2001 -
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